Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title:                               Paraprofessional-Behavior/Autism Classroom and/or Additional Support/Child Specific for Behavioral Needs

Job Code:                              206

Grade:                                    D

DOT Code:                           099327010

Department:                         Department of Exceptional Children

Prepared By:                        Dr. Shelia Lockett

Prepared Date:                     December 11, 2018

Approved By:                      Keith Burton

Approved Date:                   February 12, 2019

Revised Date:

Summary

Performs the following tasks in classrooms to assist teaching staff of elementary or secondary schools by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. 

                Implements strategies that reinforce positive student behavior. Works closely with the classroom teacher to

implement positive behavior supports monitoring the safety of students in various educational settings.  

Implements strategies provided by the Behavior Intervention Plan and/or Crisis Plan while keeping all students safe and secure.  Collects data and maintains a behavior log as determined by the Behavior Intervention Plan. 

Provides intensive behavior intervention using Handle with Care training as required annually provided by CPSB to designated students with exceptional needs in a variety of settings, including but not limited to the educational, classroom and community settings.

Interacts with students appropriately and respectfully while inappropriate behaviors occur.  Behaviors may include verbal and physical aggression. 

                Implements the instructional plan as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the core

curriculum.  Monitors and adjusts the instructional plan based on student needs.  Conveys knowledge that is accurate and current.

Implements strategies and accommodations as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the

student’s Individual Education Program, emergency health plans and classroom/individual behavior plans.

Maintains a log recording student progress as documentation of supporting students with challenging behavior within the inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms as well as the emotional disturbance and autism self-contained classrooms. 

                Implements evidenced-based applied behavior analysis strategies as determined by the student’s Individual

                Education Program. 

Follows a set daily schedule of providing assistance for the preparation of charts, records, graphs or other display of student performance data of students with disabilities within the inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms.

 Provides assistance to the students in proper usage of computer applications and related assistive technology.

Assists in the routine supervision of study areas, cafeterias, halls, playgrounds, instructional field trips and bus loading areas when applicable for students with disabilities.

Performs non-complex health procedures, implements Individual Health Plans as applicable, attends necessary non-complex health training as prescribed by board policy and state law.  Lifting and positioning of students as applicable. 

Attends trainings, workshops, and staff development meetings as required.

Maintains confidentially of student information and progress as it relates the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. 

Performs other related duties as required or assigned as it relates to supporting students with disabilities, teachers/administrative staff.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

                Education and/or Experience

Must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent and must meet one of the additional requirements below: 

• Pass the teacher/paraprofessional assessment test with a score of 450 or higher
• Associate degree or higher (official transcripts are required)
• 48 hours of college with six hours of Math and nine hours of English (official transcripts are required)

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and parents.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk. The employee is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee must assist in lifting students and positioning students.  The employee must be able to physically implement Handle with Care techniques.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Collaboration with instructional staff is required to implement effective instructional programs. 

Professional Conduct

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain high standards of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to:  neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary of CPSB policy, unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.  The employee acknowledges that confidentially is required as it relates to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. 

Chain of Supervision

Principal, teacher, designated certified personnel

Terms of Employment

170 days

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